# BNPL Mobile Phone Services Klarna Mobile Service Will Launch Unlimited 5G Plans for $40 By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-06-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klarna-mobile-service References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/news/689123/klarna-mobile-phone-service-mvno-gigs) & [gigs](https://gigs.com/press/klarna-expands-into-mobile-phone-plans-with-flexible-no-hassle-service-for-25m-americans)  The [Klarna](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klarna-4) mobile service has been announced by the buy-now-pay-later ([BNPL](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klarna-memberships)) service company as a new offering for consumers in the US that will offer them access to competitive coverage at a low-cost price point. The mobile service will be powered by Gigs and will be introduced to the US market with a $40 plan that includes unlimited access to 5G data, calls and texts, which is all handled on the [AT&T](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cash-app-mobile) network. Consumers will be able to sign up for the mobile connectivity service right within the Klarna app without having to worry about contracts or hidden fees. The Klarna mobile service is expected to be available in the US market soon with additional services also planned for the UK and Germany markets. Image Credit: Klarna / Gigs ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 42% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Integration of BNPL in Telecom:** The merging of buy-now-pay-later models with mobile phone plans opens avenues for flexible consumer finances, reflecting a shift in how services are subscribed. - **5G Accessibility Expansion:** The proliferation of affordable unlimited 5G plans signals a democratization of high-speed connectivity, potentially closing digital divides and fostering global competitiveness. - **App-based Service Enrollment:** The ability to enroll in mobile services directly through an app negates traditional barriers, simplifying consumer access and enhancing user experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile Telecommunications:** The telecom industry is witnessing a paradigm shift with the introduction of flexible payment options, enticing a broader customer base. - **Financial Technology (fintech):** FinTech companies are branching into telecommunications, illustrating a transformative convergence that expands their service portfolio. - **Digital Commerce:** E-commerce platforms are beginning to offer telecommunication services, thereby redefining consumer expectations and cross-industry collaboration. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [BNPL Shopping Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klarna-4.md) - [Payment App Mobile Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cash-app-mobile.md) - [Fintech Mobile Plans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Fintech-mobile-plans.md) - [Rewarding BNPL Memberships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klarna-memberships.md) - [BNPL-Backed Credit Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klarna-5.md) - [Fee-Free Shopping Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klarna-plus.md) - [Streamlined Shopping Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streamlined-shopping-apps.md) - [Gas Payment Installments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gas-payment-installment.md) - [Shop Anywhere Super Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klarna1.md)